••• A revised plan for 330 State Street (at Gutierrez), which changed hands in early 2025, goes before the Historic Landmarks Commission on Wednesday. The proposal by AB Design Studio calls for two music venues—the smaller one is described as a “piano lounge”—and a “‘core and shell’ for a market/deli and restaurant in the former Casa Blanca restaurant.” The parking lot in front would be converted to a giant courtyard, as seen in the rendering below. It sounds like a great addition to that part of town. Rendering and landscape plan courtesy Bosky Landscape Architecture.
••• Disappointing news from the Sando Truck:
••• “More grab-and-go items, especially for lunch, will be coming soon” to Mother Dough Bagels, according to an Independent profile.
••• Siam Street Food at 425 State Street (Gutierrez/Haley) has opened. —Restaurant Guy…